Unit4 appoints ex-Finastra exec Simon Paris as CEO

By Gloria Methri

Unit4, a UK-based provider of enterprise cloud applications, has appointed Simon Paris as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Paris succeeds Mike Ettling, who led Unit4 for almost six years, guiding the company through its transition to recurring revenue and appointing a global player in Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.

Paris is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, including leadership positions with Infor and SAP. He most recently served as CEO at Finastra, where he led its transformation and growth strategy to become one of the largest FinTech companies in the world.

Commenting on Simon’s appointment, Ettling said, “Simon brings a unique ability to inspire teams and the vision to guide Unit4 through its next phase of growth. Over the past few years, we have transformed the company from good to great, establishing it as a global leader in SaaS ERP for service industries. Simon has all the qualities needed to build on this foundation and lead us toward our ambitious goal of €1 billion in revenue. I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together during my tenure and grateful to the incredible team members across the organisation who have embraced our values and driven success for our customers.”

Commenting on his appointment, Paris said, “I am honoured to step into the role of CEO at Unit4, a company with a remarkable legacy and an exciting future. Unit4 has established itself as a leader in people-centric ERP, and I am inspired by the innovation, passion, and dedication of its people. As we embark on this next chapter, I am committed to building on Unit4’s strengths, driving sustainable growth, and creating even greater value for our customers, partners and stakeholders. I look forward to working closely with the talented team and hope to meet as many as possible in my first few months.”